Mental Health

ADD/ADHD: What, Why, and How to Address

Presenters discussed new avenues for identifying ADD/ADHD. They also evaluated existing treatment strategies in the field. Lastly, They identified growing ADD/ADHD medication abuse among adolescents.

Additives, Preservatives, and Flavorings: Defining Nutrition in a World of Chemicals

Presenters discussed how food affects the brain. They explained different nutrition vocabulary, healthy eating, food additives, and myths & trends surrounding nutrition. Lastly, they provided examples of nutritional changes teens can make, foods to avoid, and signs that indicate unhealthy eating.

Body Image and Eating Disorders

Lori Gunter taught parents the signs and symptoms of eating disorders and practical approaches to supporting children who are suffering. She also explained what constitutes appropriate things to say around the concepts of weight, eating disorders and body image. Lastly, she offered how to handle images of “ideal” bodies in the media.

Deciphering Cognitive Development: Neuroscience and the Child Brain

Presenters explored the evolving structure of the 5-12 year old brain. They facilitated optimal intellectual maturation. Lastly, they described effective education strategies for aiding in the development of critical cognitive capabilities.

Depression and Mental Health

Presenters discussed current research and trends regarding depression and suicide. They reviewed practical ways that parents, peers, and educators can work together to identify risks and resolutions. Lastly, presenters detailed mental health factors parents should pay attention to before their children attend boarding school, college, or move out of the house.

Depression and Mental Health: Happiness and Moods

Presenters discussed teen happiness and positive psychology, the role of the teen brain, and how parents can help adolescents be happier. Lastly, they detailed the role of success in happiness.

Eating Disorders and Body Image

Presenters taught parents the signs and symptoms of eating disorders, how to best support struggling teens, and appropriate verbiage surrounding the topic of eating disorders and body image. They also discussed body image pertaining to the media. 

Eating Disorders and Body Image

Presenters discussed the prevalence of eating disorders, the common misconceptions surrounding eating disorders, and the causes of eating disorders and dieting. They also discussed Body Dysmorphic Disorder, over-exercising, and nutrition supplements. Finally, they gave parents tips on supporting a student who struggles with Body Dysmorphic Disorder or over-exercising and how to help students have a healthy relationship with food.

Eating Disorders and Body Image

Presenters informed students of the signs and symptoms of various eating disorders. This included anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. They also discussed the impact of the media on how young adults view their bodies.

Eating Disorders and Body Image

Presenters detailed the dangers and hidden truths associated with nutrition supplements and compulsive exercise. They explained how to approach and support students who may be struggling and how to counteract media images of ideal bodies.

He Said, She Said: How Men and Women Learn Differently

Presenters discussed stereotypes and socialization surrounding gender and learning, as well as brain science and gender in the classroom. They evaluated gendered-education approaches, reviewed the results of learning differences in teens, evaluated the influence of learning styles, promoted a growth mindset, and provided guidance on working with individuals who have different learning styles. Lastly, the presenters discussed how to dismantle social stereotypes and maintain equality between all genders in and outside of the classroom.

Healthy Sleep Strategies

Ms. Hochman described the importance of sleep and gave tips on achieving more hours of it. She explained that getting enough sleep helps individuals reach a great degree of success.

I’m Totally Stressing: The Quest for Balance

Presenters gave students tips to juggle responsibilities, avoid mistakes, and set limits and effective expectations to reduce stress and promote wellness. They aimed to teach strategies for striking a healthy balance.

Learning and Study Skills

Presenters discussed ADD/ADHD and the current treatment options available. They also discussed the growing issue of ADD/ADHD prescription medicine abuse.

Learning, ADHD, and Study Skills

Presenters provided information about ADHD and other learning disabilities. They gave strategies to create a positive association with learning academic success for Children. Additionally, presenters discussed goal setting, time management, and creating a schedule. Lastly, they taught parents how to best help students overcome procrastination, how to treat school like a job, and how to help students reduce test anxiety.

Linking Fad Dieting Behaviors & Disordered Eating

Experts discussed eating for optimum teen health. They also addressed how to recognize disordered eating patterns.

Money Matters & Mental Health

Presenters gave strategies for saving money. They also explained what fiscal responsibility is and why it is important. Lastly, they discussed financial health

Nurturing Resilience and Instilling Self Confidence

Dr. Robert Brooks discussed ways to build a young child’s healthy spirit and positive self-esteem to better weather the ups and downs of life.

Stress, Anxiety, and Learning

Panelists gave tips to students for working with peers who suffer from ADHD and other learning disabilities. They also discussed approaches to effective studying and coping with stress.

The Modern Superkid: Anxious, Stressed, and Overscheduled

Experts detailed the research surrounding the effects of activity pace and various stress levels on growing children. They taught parents how to minimize detrimental anxiety in their kids while allowing them to thrive from beneficial stress.

The Spectrum of Disordered Eating and Seeking Support Away from Home

Presenters advised athletes on how to encourage healthy relationships with food and discourage disordered eating among their teammates. They also prepared students for a successful transition from high school to college.

What’s My Style? Linking Learning Styles with Test & Study Skills

Panelists described how teens and young adults can match style with studying, time management, and test management strategies for success.

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